Recent analysis revealed that the winter of 2023-2024 was the warmest on record for Greece, surpassing the second warmest during the 2015-2016 season.

The bill sponsored by New Democracy passed with 158 votes and amid strong opposition from other political parties and environmental protection groups

The EU has added large-scale forest fires and air, water and soil pollution to its list of environmental offences, and is tightening sanctions

According to an announcement by Eumetnet on Tuesday, the storm front will not be a “cold front”, as the southerly winds will keep temperatures unseasonably high

The law puts in place restoration measures for at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems by 2050

Looking ahead, the forecast is troubling. Climate model simulations for the period 2046-2065, under the most adverse scenario (RCP8.5), paint a bleak picture, projecting further escalation of thermal stress on the Greek capital

Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached 218 million tonnes in 2021 and the industry is expected to keep growing, sparking concerns about the sustainability of fishing stocks, particularly in light of climate change, and catalyzing efforts on traceability

Heavy rains and thunderstorms are forecast from much of the northern half of the Greek mainland on Monday, whereas southerly winds in the daytime of 4 to 6 on the Beaufort scale are expected to carry North African dust and cause overcast skies in the southern half of the country. The low front will interrupt […]

Currently in Greece, 35% of clothes are recycled, but the goal is to double the number by 2030

Zerefos, who participated in the study, emphasizes that "Although to a relatively lesser extent compared to the aforementioned monuments, the Acropolis is not an exception and faces danger, especially from extreme rainfall and high temperatures."

Environmental groups in Greece are calling on the government to re-examine a shoreline use law urging protection of beaches and coasts.

Greek company Mytilineos, which has entered into a bilateral long-term power contract for 411 MW, holds 8th place in green electricity in Europe

One out of three apples in Greece are Zagorin, but with climate change negatively impacting the annual harvest, Greece's Zagorin agricultural cooperative will switch to different varieties

Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast in much of the mainland

Capital Group, Navios Maritime Partners, Neda Maritime Agency, Star Bulk and Thenamaris get behind initiative for a global Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre

Last year marked an auspicious milestone for Greece, as 57% of the electricity generated in the country was derived from renewable energy sources (RES), such as solar, wind or hydroelectric units. That equates to over 25 TWh. In comparison, RESs accounted for 50.12% of the power generated in 2022. Over a 10-year period, electricity generated […]

Key players in the Greek tourism market want to transition to a more sustainable tourism model, but concerns remain over how visitors will perceive changes and who will bear the costs

Mountainous and semi-mountainous regions of northern and central mainland to also see snow

Α cold front is due to pass through most of Greece over the weekend, abruptly ending the balmy conditions enjoyed over the previous days. Greece’s weather service issued an extraordinary bulletin warning of the low barometric front. Temperatures are forecast to drop by 8C to 10C, with snowfall expected in the mountainous regions of the […]

A new study reveals shocking predictions on the economic costs of climate change